A Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) gives a summary of the health needs of local people. This summary uses the best data, evidence, and insight available.
Producing a JSNSA is a legal requirement of the Health and Wellbeing Board for all councils.
We and our NHS partners must legally consider a JSNA when planning health and care services. For us, this is overseen by the Manchester City Council, Department of Public Health. This is supported by a range of other local partners:
- NHS partners,
- and VCSEF sector partners (Voluntary groups, Community groups, Social Enterprise and Faith).
In Manchester, the JSNA currently takes the form of a series of reports focusing on specific issues or communities that are important to the City.